Utopia Kitchen Compost Bin for Kitchen Countertop, 1 Gallon Compost Bucket for Kitchen with Lid, Includes 1 Spare Charcoal Filter (Silver)

Finally after setting aside bowls and plates daily for so long. No longer do I have to tell my kid to put his apple cores in some random container that changes. Such a great price, I don't know why I didnt get it sooner. As a family of four we will empty it into the green bin each day or now with this covered, filtered bin, it can be missed. The filter is larger than I thought it would be, which is great to cover all the smells! It looks good, matching the muted silver tones of our other kitchen pieces. It feels like good quality and definitely functional. Before it became a requirement in CA, we started composting--now that ut is a requirement, we put it all in the green waste bin since we never fully figured out how to make dirt. Still, its good to prevent greenhouse gases.

This is a great stainless steel counter top composter. It's easy to clean -- much easier than our previous plastic counter top composter. It shows no signs of rusting after over 8 months of use. We have never changed the filter and have never noted any unpleasant odors when it's closed. I empty it into my large outdoor composter every day or two, depending on how full it is. It's a great size for our family of 2-3. After emptying, I sometimes spray it out in the sink and then it's good to go. It doesn't need to be rinsed after most emptyings. The composter looks great. It matches our stainless-steel appliances. The handle is super sturdy and the lid fits snugly.

I ordered this bin 2 months ago and am extremely satisfied. The color is as pictured. Its darker than I expected for copper, but I really like it. The paint, or whatever is responsible for the color appears to be solid and not likely to scratch or chip off. The handle too is solid and swings freely. Being metal, I do have some concern that it might start to mark up bin, so I have put some tubing on it, to be safe. Over all, the unit is well built and is a great size. The lid fits fine and the original carbon filter still keeps all odors in, 2 months in. A solid lid may do the same, but I've found that those keep moisture in and invariably invites fruit flies in to multiply during the summer. This lid has holes to let humidity dissipate, but the filter keeps in the smell. This is exactly what I wanted.

Not sure HOW, but gnats easily get inside the unit & can lay larvae on the underside of the filter. Solved the problem by putting a piece of cling wrap stretched between the container & the lid. Other than that, the unit does a good job. Well built. No smells. Looks nice on my countertop. Would buy again but just beware of the possible gnat issue because once they get going you've got a war on your hands!

Perfect for collecting compostable items that would normally go in the garbage or down the disposal. The lid/top with the quasi carbon filter/screen eliminate fruit flies and actually controls odors. This is exceptional because it allows me to wait 2 or 3 days before composting instead of 1 day. Generally: If you keeps those items out of the trash and the sink disposal then neither will smell. The stainless steel is good quality and the exterior still looks good and the interior is rust free. Since I compost everything, this is my favorite kitchen utensil of the last few years and I eliminated my uncovered plastic tub.

I purchased the utopia composter to start composting kitchen scraps before I put them in my worm composter bin. My first impression is that it is stylish and made out of sturdy materials. It’s got two layers of filters in the lid to prevent any bugs getting in or smell getting out. I have never used a composter like this before, but I have a feeling that as juicier kitchen scraps start composting, there will be a pool of juices at the bottom, which may cause it to smell. If that happens, I plan to find a strainer that will separate the solids from the liquids. Overall, I’m quite happy with the product that I have received. 2 week update: My concerns about juices accumulating at the bottom came true. This product definitely needs a strainer inside to keep the solids separate from liquids. We ended up having a mush of veggies at the bottom, which started smelling really bad. I will try to find something that works, but it would be great if the manufacturer came up with a design.

Works great! NEVER smell the compostable material inside. Cleans easily. Nice appearance.

I have owned it for a year and love it. I bought this as a present for a friend. The one I previously had was ceramic and had a lip around the inside of the bin. When I tried to empty it the food would constantly get caught on that rim. I would use a bag, but it would still get caught on the rim, trying to pull it out. I search for a kitchen bin without the rim, and found this one and have loved it. The double filters on the cover, keep odors out, inside the bucket still has odors and the compost slides out very easily when dumping it. If I use a bag it slides out very easily but I don’t use the bag with this. It’s just as easy to dump it clean it. It comes with replacement filter but I haven’t used it yet. I just wash and rinse the filter. Wait until it dries put it back in the cover and so far no odors in kitchen. It is very sturdy worth the money I pd, Top is easy to open, just lift. It holds a lot and comes with the filters in place ready to use from the box. I would recommend getting this